When it’s time to make serious changes to your home, a
remodeling contractor can help you determine the best way to accomplish the
task.
Perhaps you've decided you would like to have a home
theater. You probably have an idea of how you want it to look, but there are a
number of considerations that a remodeling contractor could bring to your
attention.
Your basement might be the ideal location for your home
theater. It has really good sound insulation because it is mostly or completely
below ground level. But you may want to consider insulating the ceiling.
On the other hand, if your basement is prone to having water
enter during really wet weather, it might not be the greatest place for all of
that electronic equipment. You may want to use another room in the house for
your theater.
Once you have decided on the location, you need to consider
the seating arrangement in relation to the TV screen. Each TV has a recommended
range as to how close and how far away a viewer can comfortably see the screen.
Also, you need to know the maximum angle at which the screen can be viewed.
A good home heater will have a good sound system. The
placement of speakers will have an effect on the viewing experience. You’ll
want the wiring for those speakers to be inconspicuous.
It’s likely that you will want to connect your TV to the
internet as well as a TV signal source. In some cases they will be the same
connection.
Other areas to think about are room darkening and lighting.
You don’t want sunlight or street lights producing distracting glare, and you
don’t want to have the room be completely dark. You’ll want the lighting to be
ideal for comfortable viewing.
These are just a few of the types of things you need to
consider when doing a remodeling job. A qualified, experienced
Eden Prairie remodeling contractor should be able to guide you in determining the final design of your
project.
